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Highest Sri Lankan population share, North Carolina counties

North Carolina counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Sri Lankan (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Sri Lankan residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 14 counties in North Carolina that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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Highest Sri Lankan population share by state

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPSRI LANKAN SHAREVS 2000

01Jackson County, NCNC45,0390.2%–

02Orange County, NCNC152,4980.0%–

03Wake County, NCNC1,257,2350.0%–

04Watauga County, NCNC54,7860.0%–

05Nash County, NCNC99,3650.0%–

06Durham County, NCNC347,2400.0%–

07Guilford County, NCNC562,2340.0%–

08Mecklenburg County, NCNC1,233,3830.0%–

09Catawba County, NCNC170,1720.0%–

10Chatham County, NCNC85,1110.0%–

11Gaston County, NCNC246,5580.0%–

12Cabarrus County, NCNC249,7250.0%–

13Buncombe County, NCNC277,4170.0%–

14Forsyth County, NCNC401,7180.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES